Did you know all the amazing ways osteopathy can restore health? As an osteopathic practitioner, my goal is to not only help you to relieve pain and discomfort, but to activate your body’s potential. Just imagine doing all the things you love to with ease and...

Hello, hello! I’m super excited to be the newest member of the crew here at The IV Wellness Boutique! I’m originally from Winnipeg, MB, but spent the past 14 ½ years living and working in Waterloo, ON, up until this past Spring. I am brand new to Vancouver and have...

A trigger point is a hyper-irritable spot, usually within a taut band of skeletal muscle or its fascia. It is point tender on site, often exhibits a predictable pain referral pattern and causes a shortening of the affected muscle(1). What does this mean? Let’s...

Staying in one position for extended periods of time can cause all sorts of aches and pains in the body. One of the most common complaints I hear of is neck and shoulder pain. Poor posture, stress, and overuse injuries may all contribute to the pain. Below are some...

There is no denying the benefits of exercise. As we try to balance work and life, weekend warrior has been born. So, what is a weekend warrior? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as ‘A person who participates in a usually physically strenuous activity...